-SPECIAL- “CHANEL” 1998AW Camel wool double-breasted coat with contrast panels

“CHANEL” 1998 AW camel wool double-breasted coat with contrast panels

From CHANEL, which has brought a free-thinking spirit to women’s attire and has been shaping an elegance passed down through the ages, we would like to introduce a special coat that layers a classic sensibility with a mode-driven edge.

Built around an elegant camel tone, this exceptional piece features black, different-material accents at the collar and cuffs—creating a clear contrast within a calm palette.

The first thing to catch the eye is the impeccably cut double-breasted construction reminiscent of men’s tailoring. The six coco-mark buttons lined up on the front beautifully fulfill two roles at once: ornamentation and fastening. The iconic design engraved on the matching fabric-covered buttons grows even more distinctive up close, and the brand’s symbolic detailing quietly lends refinement to the look.

Black contrast tape is also discreetly worked along the outline of a collar with a restrained spread. Seen from the front, it enhances the softness of the camel; when you move and the neckline shifts, the design turns crisp and composed. The cuffs incorporate an ample amount of the same black, and the finish is neatly framed with a fine camel edge—so even in a natural posture with arms lowered, the overall color harmony remains unified.

The outer fabric is made from 100% wool. Its subdued surface with a subtle, brushed texture brings even greater richness to the camel hue. Smooth, well-balanced texture not only highlights the structured character typical of a double-breasted design, but also conveys the kind of enveloping warmth you look for in autumn and winter outerwear. In contrast, the black sections use a different material combination of nylon and polyurethane, creating two distinct expressions depending on how they catch the light—adding depth that a single-color coat could never achieve.

While keeping generous ease along the line from the shoulder to the body, the body incorporates vertical paneling. The result is a silhouette that streamlines the outline while naturally enveloping the body. Closing the front further emphasizes the coat’s poised presence; opening it creates a lighter impression through the way it layers with an inner piece—making the coat’s expression adaptable and all the more appealing.

On the waist area, left-right symmetrical diagonal zip pockets are set in. The straight, clean lines of the zippers add a contemporary tension to a classic coat. The pocket openings are also cleverly designed to harmonize with the paneling of the body—practical detailing in itself functions as part of the design.

Inside, the coat is lined with 100% silk, subtly and repeatedly woven with coco-mark motifs. Even in the area you touch when putting on or taking off the coat, the Maison’s aesthetic sensibility comes through. The meticulous tailoring—down to the contrast between the polished wool on the exterior and the supple silk within—is precisely the kind of element you can appreciate more and more the longer you wear it.

This is a piece from the autumn/winter 1998 season, from the era when Karl Lagerfeld led the creations. On the inside CHANEL BOUTIQUE tag, you can find the “98A” notation indicating the autumn collection of 1998. You can also confirm the marking and identification code that indicate it is made in France—giving it the value of a true archive piece with a clearly traceable period. While inheriting the free elegance established by Gabrielle Chanel, it also carries Lagerfeld’s 1990s CHANEL sensibility—where contrast and functional elements are woven in seamlessly.

Above all, the interesting aspect of this coat lies in how it subtly reshapes a classic double-breasted staple that conveys a sense of prestige—through color-block paneling and the placement of the zips. The approachable warmth of camel and the sharpness brought by black connect naturally within a single silhouette. You can experience, at the same time, both the coat’s historical value as an archive piece and the refinement that speaks to modern style.

For those seeking an excellent coat of quality that won’t be swayed by trends, and especially for those who want to add just a hint of individuality within a classic look, this is a piece you will want to pick up. Rather than pushing iconic decorations to the forefront, the brand’s aesthetics emerge through the way materials and colors are contrasted, and through the placement of the buttons—so it naturally harmonizes with everyday attire while elevating the impression of whoever wears it in a tasteful way.

As for styling, you can pair it with tailored slacks or a long skirt to make the coat’s structured silhouette shine, or enjoy a relaxed elegance by combining it with a shirt, soft knitwear, and leather shoes. Free from the constraints of gendered styling, even simply wearing it over a simple outfit completes a higher level of refinement through the camel-and-black contrast—embodying a classic with a twist that feels distinctly MOOD.

We invite you to seize this opportunity.